X product head Nikita Bier steps down after one yearAnnouncing the move in a post on X, Bier wrote, "Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to pass the torch and demote myself to my natural state: a...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian govt over child sexual abuse material and deepfake contentMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Indian government over child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and operational errors ...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg sorry for child abuse content on Meta platforms, PM video takedown
Sources told ET that during the meeting, Kaplan conveyed apologies from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the presence of Child Sexual Exploita...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Government puts in place framework to tackle online child sexual abuseIndia's government has established a coordinated framework to combat online child abuse. The 'Sahyog' portal expedites content removal requ...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Meta apologises over lapses; Ola Electric shares surgeMeta apologised for lapses on its platforms during a meeting with IT Secretary S Krishnan. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
05 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Meta officials meet govt over PM Modi video takedown; panel seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary panel has demanded Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologise within three days. The panel recommended losing safe harbour protecti...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
NCPCR begins inquiry into alleged child porn Ads on InstagramThe National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has initiated an investigation into disturbing child pornography ads on Instagram, p...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
After Meta reply to its notice, Child protection panel to probe alleged violation of rules concerning sexual contentAmid growing concerns highlighted in a BBC Eye report, the NCPCR will begin an inquiry into the contested CSEAM ads. Meta responded to the ...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Meta to meet MeitY officials over CSAM, AI content, compliance with Indian laws: S KrishnanMeta executives will meet Indian IT ministry officials this week. They will discuss child abuse material and AI-generated content issues. T...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
India summons Meta global team on Aug 5-6 over PM Modi post, CSAM concernIndia's government will meet Meta's global team on August 5 and 6. Officials will question the company regarding child abuse material and a...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Telegram says app restored on Apple's App StoreTelegram announced its messaging application has been restored on the App Store. The app was temporarily unavailable for users worldwide ea...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
PM Modi’s post to Insta ads: A look at notices sent to Meta in IndiaThe government also raised concerns over Meta-owned WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, asking the company to pause its rollout over fear...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
South Korea's women web sleuths fight AI deepfake pornUnder banners emblazoned "Solidarity" and "We stand together with victims", a group of South Korean women digital detectives dredges the in...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Was Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who D4vd is accused of killing, pregnant at the time of her death? Prosecutors clear air as singer remains under fireProsecutors confirmed Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant when she died in April 2025. Singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, wil...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Blacksburg man, who kidnapped Wisconsin teen girl, faces 55 new charges after abduction accusation; FBI joins probeA Blacksburg man faces 55 child sexual abuse material charges. He was arrested after holding a Milwaukee teenager captive for nearly four y...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
AI playing a growing role in child sexual abuse, German report warnsGerman authorities warned Tuesday of the "growing influence" of AI and digital technology on the sexual abuse of children, saying in a repo...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Elon Musk's xAI sues Grok user over sexualised 'deepfakes'xAI alleged in the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Texas on Tuesday, that Terry Harwood violated the company's terms of service. The c...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.22 PM IST